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Discrimination Against Muslim Americans Persists 25 Years After 9/11
Dozens of Muslim Americans were among people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Untold numbers of Muslim Americans have suffered countless acts of discrimination in their aftermath.
Cheshire Swears-In New Police Chief Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright, formerly a sergeant in the Adams Police Department, officially took his post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and said he is excited to hit the ground running.
State, Local Leaders Celebrate Funding Boost For Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension
BRPC was awarded an additional $64,700 that will allow them to gather information about transportation needs in northern Berkshire County.
Adams Eyes New Funding, Reuse Plan for Deteriorating Curtis Fine Paper Mill
Adams Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo recently announced that the town missed out on a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields and Land Revitalization grant.
MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher Enrollment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president.
Clarksburg Custodian Gets Royal Retirement Sendoff
Custodian Michael Peters happily went through the "car wash" on his last day at Clarksburg School on Thursday.
Dalton Fire District Faces Major Decision on Future of Station
For several years, the Dalton Fire District has emphasized the fire station's space limitations, and a recent community and space needs analysis further demonstrated that significant decisions need to be made about the facility's future.
Pittsfield ZBA OKs North Street Dispensary
The board supported a special permit for Cloud Nine Visions LLC to operate at 407 North St. at its August meeting.
Berkshires Remember First Responders, Military Personnel Lost at 9/11 and Aftermath
The county's two cities held memorials on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Own Your Very Own Castle
Are you looking for a "castle" to call your home? Then this might be the place for you.
Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and Pole
The American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.
LitNet Opens Pittsfield Location, Seeks Tutors
For 35 years, the nonprofit Literacy Network has helped adult learners, particularly immigrants, build English and literacy skills, and its new Pittsfield location makes these services more accessible than ever.
Andrea James Runs 'Grassroots' Gubernatorial Campaign
Independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James said voters need to rise up and challenge the status quo to create meaningful progress for the working class rather than corporate capitalists.
'Together for Our Warriors' Seeks to Bridge Gaps in Veteran Services
New nonprofit Together for Our Warriors Inc. is trying to streamline that search by creating a central source for information about the services available to them.
North Adams Council OKs New Sustainability Committee
The City Council on Tuesday night moved the establishment of a Sustainability & Tree Commission to a second reading and publication.
9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in Classrooms
When talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.
Dalton Youth Center Celebrates Refresh of Space
The Dalton Youth Center celebrated its refreshed building to better serve youth from across the county.
PHS Passes Air, Water Quality Testing
Air and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations.
Northern Berkshire United Way: 1990's Big Goals, Shifting Needs
Northern Berkshire United Way entered the 1990s with big goals — and met almost all of them. It ended the decade with the largest campaign in its history.
Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel
A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.
Baseball in the Berkshires Museum in Residence in Lee
Baseball in the Berkshires Museum is free and open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Lee Premium Outlets.
Josh Billings Athletes Can Support Local Non-Profits
A new fundraising initiative is giving participants in one of the Berkshires’ most recognized community traditions a simple way to support local nonprofits.
Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Capt. Thurman 'Tom' Maine
If I were to describe the best attributes of this week's veteran, they would be an infectious personality, role model, leader, wonderful family man and a person that leads by example in the very best way.
